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Israel’s GDP per capita surpasses England and France

Another strong indicator for the Israeli economy: GDP per capita continues to rise, reinforcing Israel’s position among the world’s leading economies.

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct towards the Iranian closure.

After 44 years: Suspect in France terror attack extradited

Palestinian Authority extradites suspect in restaurant massacre to France, French President Emmanuel Macron praises recognition of 'Palestinian state.'

French court: Nanny poisoning case not antisemitic

French appeals court rejects antisemitism charge in poisoning of Jewish family by nanny.

PA extradites suspect in 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack

The Palestinian Authority extradites Hicham Harb, a suspect wanted in connection with the deadly 1982 attack on the Jo Goldenberg Jewish restaurant in Paris.

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Trump mocks Macron at White House dinner

President Trump drew anger in France after publicly mocking President Macron and saying he was abused by his wife.

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'US will remember' France's anti-Israel move

US President Donald Trump sharply attacked France after it prevented the passage of planes carrying military supplies to Israel over its territory

French FM demands UN meeting after peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

France requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after an Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon. While the origin remains unclear, French FM blames Israeli army “violations and intimidations." IDF says it is investigating.

European ministers warn Israel over death penalty bill

Germany, France, Italy and the UK voice concern over proposed Israeli legislation allowing death penalty for terrorists, claiming harm to human rights and 'inhumane' punishment.

Bat Mitzvah Disaster:

12-year-old Tamar killed at ski resort, sister injured

Tamar Haberfeld, 12, was killed when a bus rolled down a slope at a ski resort in eastern France.

Sa'ar to French counterpart:

World's de facto acceptance of maritime terror encorages it

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tells French FM Jean-Noël Barrot Iran’s actions threaten global trade and urges action against Hezbollah.

Western leaders call on Israel to stop war in Lebanon

Five Western countries criticized Israel's military actions in Lebanon and called for efforts to prevent a large-scale military operation.

Western leaders warn:

'Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon will have consequences'

Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the UK condemn Hezbollah attacks on Israel but warn that a major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon could have severe consequences.

France foils chilling antisemitic terror plot by two brothers

French prosecutors say two brothers arrested in northern France were planning a deadly antisemitic terror attack and sought martyrdom.

France proposes peace deal: Lebanon to recognize Israel

France proposes plan requiring Lebanon to recognize Israel and disarm Hezbollah in exchange for Israeli withdrawal; proposal aims to end the state of war and facilitate peace talks within a month.

France to deploy carrier as strikes on Iran continue

President Emmanuel Macron deploys the Charles de Gaulle carrier group, calls for diplomacy, and reinforces French forces amid Iran escalation.

Amid rising tensions

Countries warn citizens against travel to Israel and Iran

Several countries, including France, Britain, and Germany, advise citizens against traveling to Israel and Iran due to escalating tensions. Warnings include heightened security risks and possible border closures.

France:

Swastikas found in Drancy, former WWII transit camp for Jews

Two swastikas discovered in Drancy, a former WWII transit camp for Jews deported to Auschwitz. The vandalism comes amid rising antisemitic acts in France.

Antisemitism in France:

They saw the mezuza on my door and shouted 'dirty Jew'

Europe1 reports that activists from the far-left party LFI insulted an elderly Jewish woman after noticing a mezuzah on her door.

After controversial comments

France calls for block on US envoy Kushner

French foreign ministry demands US envoy Charles Kushner be blocked from government access after he failed to meet with officials following comments on rising "left-wing extremism" in France.

France:

Two teens arrested, terror attack foiled

Two 16-year-olds arrested in north of France on suspicion of planning attacks on a shopping center or concert venue.

France advancing bill to criminalize anti-Zionism

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces government will back bill to ban anti-Zionist phrases. 'Calling to destroy Israel is calling for genocide.'

Ex-diplomats to France:

'Retract calls for resignation of UN’s Albanese'

More than 150 former diplomats urge France to retract calls for UN’s Francesca Albanese to resign over her remarks against Israel.

Israeli found lifeless in Paris hotel

Israeli man, age 51 from central Israel, found unconscious in Paris hotel room.

Israeli flags confiscated at Israeli singer's Paris concert

Security guards at the Casino de Paris where Itay Levy performed confiscated Israeli flags at the entrance and seized flags that had been smuggled in while the performance was underway.

Knife-wielding attacker shot by police in Paris

Man wielding a knife attacks police during a ceremony at Paris’ Arc de Triomphe before being shot by officers and hospitalized. No injuries reported among bystanders or police.

Germany, Austria join call for Albanese resignation

European foreign ministers condemn remarks labeling Israel a 'common enemy,' say comments undermine UN impartiality.

18 years in prison for killer of elderly Jewish man

A court in France sentenced Rashid Hanish, 55, to 18 years in prison after convicting him of murdering his Jewish neighbor, Rene Hajaj, 89, in Lyon in 2022.

After 'common enemy' comments

France calls for Francesca Albanese's resignation

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot tells lawmaker the French government demands UN Rapporteur's resignation after her latest hateful rant against Israel.

Three Jews threatened with knife near Paris synagogue

Three Jewish men threatened with a knife near the Eiffel Tower. No injuries reported. Paris mayor condemns the attack as antisemitic.

Prosecutors seek five‑year political ban for Marine Le Pen

French prosecutors seek a five‑year political ban and house arrest for Marine Le Pen over alleged misuse of EU funds, a ruling that could bar her from the 2027 presidential race.

France seeks to investigate two Israeli right-wing activists

The investigation was opened following complaints by pro-Palestinian organizations over protests against the transfer of aid to Gaza. French authorities stress: these are not arrest warrants.

Vandalism at Lubavitch school in Paris

Unknown individuals vandalized a Jewish educational institution in Paris. Police have opened an investigation amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in France.

Investigation underway

Windows smashed at Paris Jewish school

Jewish school in Paris vandalized, with windows smashed and a CCTV camera torn off. Authorities launch an investigation.

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

11 nations condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters, urging adherence to international law and calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

France to support designation of IRGC on EU terror list

France signals shift as FM Barrot backs EU move to designate IRGC as terror group.

PM to European legislators:

Radical left and the Islamists destroying Western civilization

PM Netanyahu and Minister Regev meet with parliament members from Hungary, Austria, Spain, and France, thanked them for their support.

Israeli singer removes 'Israel' from poster

Singer Itay Levy struck the word Israel from his promotional posters for a concert in France following online threats.

France:

Ten convicted for spreading claims about Brigitte Macron's gender

Paris judges said the defendants acted maliciously in spreading false gender claims, imposing suspended sentences, courses and social media bans.

UK, France strike ISIS weapons site in Syria

UK and French forces strike a suspected ISIS weapons site in Syria. Britain says the precision attack hit access tunnels.

France:

Mayor publishes antisemitic post, faces impeachment

French interior minister imposes sanctions on mayor of Augignac, France, Bernard Bazinet, after he posted online: 'France is too Jewish to boycott.'

France:

Three women stabbed in Paris metro, suspect arrested

Police arrest a man accused of stabbing three women at Paris metro stations; prosecutors say no terror link.

Western states condemn approval of new Judea, Samaria communities

A group of Western and allied countries condemned Israel’s approval of 19 new communities in Judea and Samaria, calling the move unilateral and harmful to regional stability and peace efforts.

France probes antisemitic attack on Jewish child at Paris airport

France opens probe after video shows man harassing a Jewish boy at Paris airport, ordering him to “free Palestine.” Police vow to identify the suspect and combat antisemitic acts.

Report: France sidelined as Israel, Lebanon hold civilian talks

A second round of Israel-Lebanon civilian talks in Naqoura reportedly saw France sidelined, US pressure on Israel, and unresolved disputes over a proposed border economic zone.

Antisemitism charge rejected

French court jails nanny for poisoning Jewish couple

A French court sentences a nanny to 2.5 years for poisoning a Jewish couple’s drinks but rejects antisemitism as a motive.

Jerusalem teen dies in skiing accident in French Alps

Elinor Mimon, a 19-year-old from Jerusalem, died on Monday during a ski holiday in France. She was found lifeless about an hour after the ski slopes had closed.

Names of eight victims of Sydney attack published

The names of eight of the 15 victims of the murderous attack at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach have been released. Police believe the massacre was carried out by a father and son.

France:

Caregiver to stand trial for alleged poisoning of Jewish family

A 42-year-old nanny faces trial in Nanterre for allegedly poisoning a Jewish family’s food and drinks. Prosecutors cite antisemitic motives, though her lawyer denies this, claiming a wage dispute was the cause.

Two 16-year-olds held in Paris for terror plot against Jews

Two 16-year-olds, including a Chechen teen, charged in Paris for plotting an antisemitic attack. France has already indicted 20 minors for terrorism in 2025, surpassing last year’s total.

France, Iran to discuss nuclear program, detained nationals

France’s FM Jean-Noel Barrot will meet Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional issues, and detained citizens.

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Knesset member confronts French diplomat in Jerusalem

During a tour discussing the illegal activities of foreign missions in Jerusalem, MK Ohad Tal confronted an employee of the French Consulate about those violations.

France probes Musk’s AI for Holocaust denial on X

French prosecutors are investigating Grok, Elon Musk’s AI, after it echoed Holocaust denial tropes on X. The chatbot’s posts, now deleted, sparked outrage and legal complaints from ministers and rights groups.

Leading rabbi in France urges: Only Torah study in yeshivas

At central event in France, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch condemns French yeshivas' inclusion of secular studies in the curriculum.

Netanyahu condemns Macron for calling Abbas 'prince of peace'

In an interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan, Netanyahu condemns French President for calling PA chairman a “prince of peace,” citing PA terror payments and incitement.

Macron:

'France will help PA draft constitution for future state'

French President pledges that his country will help the PA draft a constitution for a future Palestinian state.

After diplomatic pressure

French government reverses ban on Israeli defense firms

After Paris announced the disqualification of eight Israeli defense firms from a military exhibition, diplomatic intervention reverses the decision.

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Four charged over disruption at Israel Philharmonic concert

Four suspects face possible charges after disrupting an Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris last week.

France expands probe tied to 2015 Paris attacks perpetrator

France detains three suspects in a terror probe linked to Salah Abdeslam ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks. Authorities suspect a new conspiracy involving illicit prison communications.

Four detained for disrupting Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris

Four people detained after flares and clashes disrupted the Israel Philharmonic’s Paris concert. French ministers condemn the violence.